The Art of Following Up

The art of following up

by Carolyn Edlund Staying in touch with customers and prospective collectors is one of the best ways to make art sales.     The act of following up is a crucial step in closing sales, building networks, and cultivating long-term … [Read more]

Featured Artist Valerie Wiebe

Painting and decorative frame featuring persimmons

Artist Valerie Wiebe presents a charming collection of nature-inspired paintings with decorative frames. See more from this talented painter by visiting her website.     I am an artist. I think I have spent my entire life trying … [Read more]

Featured Artist Susan Saunders

Surreal photomontage of a strange figure in a gale

Artist Susan Saunders presents a collection of surreal and fantastical photomontages. Find more of her work by visiting her website.     Photography has been a life-long passion. I got my first camera when I was twelve, and used … [Read more]

Featured Artist Andre Chatelain

oil painting of three young African boys

Oil painter Andre Chatelain shares a portfolio inspired by his travels and connection with Africa. Learn more about this talented artist on his website.     I am an oil painter who chose this medium right from the beginning, and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lis Zadravec

colored pencil portrait of a young woman and bird

Colored pencil artist Lis Zadravec captures treasured moments and the wonder of childhood in her stunning portfolio. Enjoy, and visit her website to see more.     I have always loved to tell a story through portraiture, and often … [Read more]

How I Landed an Interior Design Collaboration

Photo of artist TB Murphy in studio

Artist TB Murphy shares how he approached a new marketplace and became an important partner in the design trade.     After being laid off at the age of 55, I found myself at a crossroads. With a lifelong passion for design, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Patricia Charity

fabric quilt collage asymmetrical design

Patricia Charity presents a collection of fiber and mixed media artworks created with a contemporary sculptural flair. Visit her website to see more of her portfolio.     Growing up I was always drawing and loved color. I spent … [Read more]

Featured Artist Chuck Middlekauff

contemporary painting of a cowboy and Coke sign

Enjoy the paintings of artist Chuck Middlekauff, who expresses the heart and culture of the West with a contemporary twist. Visit his website for more.     Because I have my own vision of the American West, I don’t know if my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rebecca Fullerton

landscape painting of a mountain lake

Oil painter Rebecca Fullerton presents a portfolio that captures the landscape of New Hampshire in all seasons. See more of her work on her website.     The silence of an alpine meadow is broken only by the crunch of my boots on … [Read more]

Featured Artist Luann Udell

mixed media primitive fish sculpture

Mixed media artist Luann Udell shares a portfolio of sculptural work inspired by nature and prehistory. See more by visiting her website.     I’ve been making my art—jewelry, fiber art, and small sculptures inspired by … [Read more]

Call for Artists, Spring 2024

featured artist collage

Artsy Shark is searching for 48 artists in all mediums to feature and promote in the coming months. Submissions are currently being accepted.     Featured artists are profiled through individual portfolio articles that share … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ryn Clarke

peony themed digital photography collage

Photographer and digital artist Ryn Clarke presents a collection of astonishing botanical composite images. Enjoy and visit her website to learn more.     As a “traditional” photographer of landscapes and macro photography, I have … [Read more]

Featured Artist Amalya Tumanian

colorful abstract painting #art

Painter Amalya Tumanian shares a collection of boldly colorful abstract work and a story of evolution and change. Enjoy and find more on her website.     I was born in Yerevan, Armenia. In 1991, I was already a well-established … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jody Ahrens

Colorful western landscape painting #art

Jody Ahrens presents a collection of colorful landscapes painted in a fresh and spontaneous style. See more by visiting her website.     My earliest memory of purposefully creating art was around four years old. Sitting alongside … [Read more]